Senior Designer

Children's Apparel Network
New York, NY

About Us:

Our company is a leader in the kids and baby licensed apparel space.

We create fun, trend-forward, and high-quality products that bring beloved characters and brands to life.

Our team is passionate about design, collaboration, and innovation, and we’re looking for talented creatives at all levels to join us.

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Senior Designer – Leaders in creativity and product vision who can guide and mentor junior team members.
  • Assistant Design Director/Merchandiser – Strategic creative leaders with a proven track record in baby and toddler apparel who can set the design direction, build collections, and partner cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities (vary by level):

  • Research and interpret trends for kids’ and baby licensed apparel.
  • Create concept boards, sketches, CADs, and technical design packages.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners including merchandising, sourcing, and production.
  • Present design concepts to internal teams and external partners/licensees.
  • Ensure brand integrity, quality, and compliance across all products.
  • Mentor junior team members (Senior + Director levels).
  • Lead overall design direction and manage the design calendar (Director level).

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Fashion Design or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD.
  • Strong understanding of kids’ and baby apparel, trends, and licensed products.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Leadership experience required for Senior and Director levels.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a creative, easy going, collaborative, and growing team.
  • Work with globally recognized licenses and brands.
  • Opportunities for growth across all levels.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.